I. Fill in each blank with one of the words given. (1 pt)
makes - shaking - warning – has - running
A powerful earthquake struck the north- east of Japan at 4 p.m last Monday. Although Japan (1) ____________ the most advanced warning system, there had been no (2) ____________ for this one and people were not prepared. Suddenly the ground started moving. The (3) ___________ continued for a few minutes and became stronger. People began (4) ______________ away from buildings as walls started to collapse.
1. has
2. warning
3. shaking
4. running